Minnesota / Trial Courts

Agency file

Trial Courts

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Trial Courts operates the court system — adjudicating cases and maintaining judicial records.

In 2025, this agency had 3,104 employees with median total compensation of $61,906; the highest distinct record was $211,699.

Year: 2025
Employees: 3,104
Median total: $61,906
Highest record: $211,699

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$250$190,118+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 3,104 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($61,906) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $70,796 (99%)
Overtime — $75 (0%)
Other — $660 (1%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$17,238

$46,127

$61,906

$82,862

$158,775

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $158,775 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $17,238. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Jud Court Operations Associate

1,005 · $47,550

Jud District Court Law Clerk

427 · $61,903

Jud District Court Judge

282 · $190,117

Jud Court Reporter Steno

152 · $84,682

Jud Court Operation Supervisor

149 · $82,000

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 7

Bryce Ehrman

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1997-07-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Bryce Ehrman works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years as a full-time employee. Bryce earned $190,117 in 2025. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Christopher Neisen

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1997-02-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Wabasha

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Christopher Neisen works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years) as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $190,117 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

David Hermerding

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1997-01-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Aitkin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

At Trial Courts, David Hermerding serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,117. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Matthew Mallie

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1996-12-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Matthew Mallie is a Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $190,117. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Michael Trushenski

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1996-11-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Martin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Michael Trushenski holds the role of Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,117. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Geoffrey Tenney

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1996-09-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Wright

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Geoffrey Tenney works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years as a full-time employee. Geoffrey earned $190,117 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Katherine Wallace

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1996-08-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Katherine Wallace works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years) as a full-time employee. Katherine earned $190,117 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Laura Thomas

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1996-08-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

At Trial Courts, Laura Thomas serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,117. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Sydnee Woods

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1996-08-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Sydnee Woods works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years as a full-time employee. Sydnee earned $190,117 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Terri Yellowhammer

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1996-03-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Terri Yellowhammer holds the role of Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,117. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Kevin Siefken

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1996-02-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Mower

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Kevin Siefken holds the role of Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,117. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Stoney Hiljus

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1996-01-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Kanabec

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Stoney Hiljus is a Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $190,117. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Matthew Frank

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1996-01-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Matthew Frank holds the role of Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,117. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Stephen Ferrazzano Ii

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1995-09-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Watonwan

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Stephen Ferrazzano Ii holds the role of Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,117. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Kristine Mcquiston

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2008-01-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

At Trial Courts, Kristine Mcquiston serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,117. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

John Melbye

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1995-06-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

John Melbye is a Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $190,117. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Ann Offermann

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1995-01-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Ann Offermann holds the role of Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,117. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Dyanna Street

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1995-01-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

At Trial Courts, Dyanna Street serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,117. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Troy Timmerman

Jud Assistant Chief Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1995-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Faribault

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Troy Timmerman holds the role of Jud Assistant Chief Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,117. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Lisa Janzen

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1994-12-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Lisa Janzen works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years as a full-time employee. Lisa earned $190,117 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Christina Wietzema

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1995-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Cottonwood

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Christina Wietzema works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years as a full-time employee. Christina earned $190,117 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Martin Fallon

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1994-09-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carver

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Martin Fallon holds the role of Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,117. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Eric Schieferdecker

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2000-08-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Clearwater

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Eric Schieferdecker works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. Eric earned $190,117 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Todd Schoffelman

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1993-11-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Todd Schoffelman is a Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $190,117. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Jennifer Fischer

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1997-12-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Jennifer Fischer is a Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $190,117. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Bridgid Dowdal

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1993-09-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Chisago

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Bridgid Dowdal works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service as a full-time employee. Bridgid earned $190,117 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Krista Jass

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1993-08-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

At Trial Courts, Krista Jass serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 32 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,117. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Jenny Jasper

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1992-09-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Jenny Jasper works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years as a full-time employee. Jenny earned $190,117 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Leonard Weiler

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1991-10-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Morrison

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Leonard Weiler is a Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 1991 (about 34 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $190,117. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Walter Kaminsky

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1992-09-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Sherburne

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Walter Kaminsky is a Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 1992, they have about 33 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $190,117. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Juan Hoyos

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1992-08-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Juan Hoyos is a Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 1992, they have about 33 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $190,117. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Charles Halverson

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1990-10-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Crow Wing

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Charles Halverson holds the role of Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,117. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Robert Docherty

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1987-08-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Brown

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Robert Docherty works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 38 years as a full-time employee. Robert earned $190,117 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Jill Eichenwald

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 1994-01-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

At Trial Courts, Jill Eichenwald serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,117. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Krista Marks

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,117

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $190,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,117
Hire date: 2016-09-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Krista Marks is a Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $190,117. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Michael Kelley

Jud District Administrator A/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$190,024

Sub-department: 5th Blue Earth Judge
Base pay: $184,687
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,338
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,024
Hire date: 1992-05-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michael Kelley holds the role of Jud District Administrator A at Trial Courts within 5Th Blue Earth Judge. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,024. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Veena Iyer

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$182,833

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,833
Hire date: 2009-10-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Veena Iyer works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. Veena earned $182,833 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Luis Morales

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$182,833

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,833
Hire date: 2024-07-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Luis Morales holds the role of Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $182,833. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Dwight Luhmann

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$182,833

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,833
Hire date: 2024-07-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Winona

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

At Trial Courts, Dwight Luhmann serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $182,833. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Charles Webber

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 2021-05-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Scott

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Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Charles Webber works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Charles earned $182,805 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.